Some larger centipedes can inflict a painful bite, causing swelling and redness. Symptoms rarely persist for more than 48 hours. Millipedes do not bite but may secrete a toxin that is irritating, particularly when accidentally rubbed into the eye.
An ice cube wrapped in a cloth and placed on a centipede bite usually relieves the pain. Toxic secretions of millipedes should be washed from the skin with large amounts of soap and water. If a skin reaction develops, a corticosteroid cream should be applied. Eye injuries should be irrigated immediately.
Tetanus prophylaxis should be given (see table Tetanus Prophylaxis in Routine Wound Management).
Centipede
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Giant tropical centipedes share their territories with tarantulas. Despite its impressive length, its a [nimble navigator], and some can be highly venomous. As quick as lightning, just like [the tarantula] its killing, the [centipede] has two curved hollow fangs which inject paralyzing venom.
Even tarantulas arent immune from an ambush.
This centipede is a predator...
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Centipede meaning & definition 1 of Centipede.
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A predatory myriapod invertebrate with a flattened elongated body composed of many segments. Most segments bear a single pair of legs.
Centipede meaning & definition 2 of Centipede.
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